Skin care products have gained increasing importance in long-term care as providers search for ways to keep incontinent residents comfortable and prevent decubitus ulcers from forming.
Bridging the gaps
By
John Andrews
Apr 02, 2012
Information technology initiatives bolster long-term care providers’ ability to trace and evaluate the quality of care they deliver to their residents.
Designing transition
By
John Andrews
Jan 03, 2012
Contemporary design elements are getting the go ahead by more providers, who are still also focused on the durability and performance of furnishings and décor.
Furniture: Take stock of measurements
By
John Andrews
Jul 01, 2011
Providers must earnestly consider residents’ specific medical and physical needs before acquiring furnishings and other design elements or risk the consequences
An imperfect world calls for an increase in risk management
By
John Andrews
May 01, 2008
Falls and medication errors can lead to big problems. That is why providers need to be extra vigilant about prevention.
Finance Feature: Re-raising the roof
By
John Andrews
Feb 08, 2006
Facilities are aging along with their residents, prompting operators to fund remodeling aimed at restoring their youth.
Contracting a matter of taste
By
John Andrews
Jul 15, 2004
Larry Harris overhauled his facility’s food service program after having an epiphany. The president of the Willowbrook Christian communities in central Ohio said all it took was a night out with...
Feeding assistants hired despite legal challenge
By
John Andrews
Jun 16, 2004
Skilled nursing providers continue to hire feeding assistants despite a pending investigation requested by two congressional leaders and a consumer advocacy group’s legal challenge.